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About

Cathays is a densely populated residential area immediately north of Cardiff city centre. It is dominated by student accommodation due to the presence of Cardiff University's main buildings and student union. The housing largely consists of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, many of which are subdivided into flats. The ward's busy atmosphere is defined by its transient population and high concentration of amenities like shops, cafes, and pubs catering to the university community.

The area is structured around several main roads like Cathays Terrace and Crwys Road, which carry significant traffic. A notable local feature is the historic Cathays Cemetery, one of the largest municipal cemeteries in the UK, offering expansive green space amidst the urban environment. The ward also contains the Alexandra Gardens parkland near the civic centre, providing a more formal green area adjacent to university buildings and national institutions like the Welsh National War Memorial.

Area overview

On average Cathays has None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 220 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cathays is £50,064 per year. Cathays is home to around 21,821 people, with a population density of about 6,509.7 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
220
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cathays Population
21,821
Population density
6,509.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
96.83(+185%)
Shoplifting
59.58(+827%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.95(+153%)
Public order
28.46(+246%)
Other theft
20.3(+343%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
14,485
66.39%
Other White
1,402
6.43%
Chinese
1,057
4.84%
Indian
839
3.85%
Arab
709
3.25%
Total population: 21,818

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
11,419
54.65%
Level 4 qualifications or above
6,812
32.6%
No qualifications
938
4.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
784
3.75%
Other
379
1.81%
Total 16+ residents: 20,893

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
4,264
69.12%
Owns outright
704
11.41%
Owns with a mortgage
608
9.86%
Other social rented
297
4.81%
Other forms of private rent
165
2.67%
Total households: 6,169

Property prices in Cathays

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Cathays area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £1,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cathays in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cathays over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£1,150,000
Flats29£140,000
Semi-Detached5£264,000
Terraced49£275,000

10 years median price trend in Cathays

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cathays.

All postcodes in Cathays

CF103BZ

Windsor Place

CF103DA

St Andrews Crescent

CF101DZ

Heol Y Porth

CF102EP

Mary Ann Street

CF101GD

St Mary Street

CF244FA

May Street Gardens

CF101EH

Westgate Street

CF101FZ

Havelock Street

CF103ER

College Road

CF103LN

Crockherbtown Lane

CF101BL

The Hayes

CF244NL

Crwys Road

CF103AS

Crockherbtown Lane

CF103UB

Crockherbtown Lane

CF244HB

Dalton Street

CF101BU

High Street

CF101EG

Hayes Bridge Road

CF101BX

Cathays

CF103AF

Greyfriars Road

CF101AB

St Mary Street

CF101FN

The Old Brewery

CF103NN

King Edward Vii Avenue

CF102FJ

Bute Terrace

CF102TQ

Bridge Street

CF244RA

Monthermer Road

CF244JX

Pentyrch Street

CF104FU

Cathays

CF244QP

Hazeldene Avenue

CF244QG

Malefant Street

CF101DX

St Mary Street

CF244BW

Harriet Street

CF103RL

Park Place

CF244LP

Cosmeston Street

CF244JA

Cathays Terrace

CF244PJ

Bruce Street

CF101FA

St Mary Street

CF244QS

Tewkesbury Street

CF244EY

May Street

CF101EU

Golate Street

CF103BS

Crockherbtown Lane

CF102BW

Queen Street

CF102BX

Queen Street

CF103DQ

Park Place

CF244BN

Thesiger Street

CF244EF

Catherine Street

CF102FE

Bute Terrace

CF101XR

Havelock Street

CF244LG

Brithdir Street

CF244BT

Coburn Street

CF103PG

King Edward Vii Avenue

CF244FH

Lucas Street

CF103ET

Cathays

CF244PD

Robert Street

CF102AF

Queen Street

CF101AQ

The Hayes

CF244NX

Daniel Street

CF244HQ

Maindy Road

CF244AU

Ruthin Gardens

CF244BZ

Mundy Place

CF101BQ

The Hayes

CF101FE

St Mary Street

CF101DB

Heol Y Porth

CF103DU

North Road

CF951AG

Cathays

CF103RJ

Cathays

CF244LX

Crwys Road

CF101LA

Wood Street

CF244BA

Llanbleddian Court

CF101FJ

Cathays

CF244PX

Fairoak Road

CF244BR

Coburn Street

CF244AH

Senghennydd Road

CF103BE

St Andrews Place

CF102TR

Bridge Street

CF101FX

Wood Street

CF101AZ

Duke Street Arcade

CF103EA

Blackweir Cottages

CF102TU

Bridge Street

CF101AF

Heol Eglwys Fair

CF244LF

Brithdir Street

CF103BQ

Cathays

CF101DA

Westgate Street

CF102BY

Queens Arcade

CF102TX

Cathays

CF244EA

Woodville Road

CF102BG

Crockherbtown Lane

CF103BX

Windsor Place

CF244NB

Crwys Road

CF102GS

Charles Street

CF103BY

Windsor Place

CF244ND

Crwys Road

CF103BF

Cathays

CF103DF

St Andrews Crescent

CF103BB

Park Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.